SECTION 3-G 1955 BUICK STROMBERG 2-BARREL CARBURETOR AND AUTOMATIC CHOKE 3-24 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1955 BUICK STROMBERG 2-BARREL CARBURETOR General Description The AAVB Stromberg carburetor used on Series 40 engines is a 2-barrel down draft type. See figure 3-56. 1955 Buick Stromberg AAVB Carburetor Assembly It contains a float system, idle (low [...]
SECTION 3-F 1955 BUICK CARTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR 3-21 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1955 BUICK CARTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR General Description The Carter Model WCFB carburetor used on the Series 50-60-70 engine is a 4-barrel downdraft type which provides the advantages of a compound installation of two 2-barrel carburetors in one compact unit. See figure 3-40. [...]
SECTION 3-A 1955 BUICK ENGINE FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS SPECIFICATIONS AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3-1 1955 BUICK ENGINE FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications 1955 Buick General Fuel and Exhaust Specifications 1955 Buick General Fuel and Exhaust Specification 1955 Buick Carter Carburetor and Choke IMPORTANT: Calibrations are governed by the CODE number [...]
SECTION 3-E 1955 BUICK CARTER 2-BARREL CARBURETOR AND CLIMATIC CONTROL 3-15 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1955 BUICK CARTER 2-BARREL CARBURETOR General Description The WCD Carter carburetor used on Series 40 engines is a 2-barrel down draft type. See figure 3-18. 1955 Buick Carter WCD Carburetor Assembly It contains a float system, low Speed [...]
SECTION 3-D 1955 BUICK FUEL AND VACUUM PUMP 3-11 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF TYPE DJ FUEL AND VACUUM PUMP Description of Pump An AC Type DJ combination fuel and vacuum pump is used on all engines. The pump assembly is mounted on the right side of the timing chain cover, and the pump rocker arm [...]
SECTION 2-G 1955 BUICK ENGINE MOUNTING ADJUSTMENT, FLYWHEEL REPLACEMENT, ENGINE BALANCING 2-25 1955 BUICK ENGINE MOUNTING ADJUSTMENT The 1955 Buick engine and transmission assembly must rest in a normal position which does not impose any side strain on the three rubber mounting pads. The following procedure may be used to obtain proper adjustment of the 1955 [...]
SECTION 2-F 1955 BUICK COOLING AND OILING SYSTEMS SERVICE 2-20 1955 BUICK COOLING SYSTEM SERVICES Checking and Filling 1955 Buick Cooling System The coolant level should be checked only when the engine is cold and only enough water should be added to bring the level to the line marked "Filling Level Cold" stamped about 1" below [...]
SECTION 2-E 1955 BUICK REPLACEMENT OF CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS, PISTONS AND RINGS 2-17 1955 BUICK REPLACEMENT OF CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS A 1955 Buick connecting rod bearing consists of two halves or shells which are alike and interchangeable in rod and cap. When the shells are placed in rod and cap the ends extend slightly [...]
SECTION 2-D 1955 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE MECHANISM SERVICE 2-14 1955 BUICK CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE SERVICE Removal of 1955 Buick Cylinder Head Drain the 1955 Buick radiator and cylinder block. Remove air cleaner and silencer, then disconnect all pipes from carburetor and intake manifold. Disconnect wires from accelerator vacuum switch, remove coil, remove throttle return [...]
SECTION 2-C 1955 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 2-9 1955 BUICK ENGINE TUNE UP The purpose of a 1955 Buick engine tune up is to restore power and performance that has been lost through wear, corrosion, or deterioration of one or more parts or units. In the normal operation of an engine these [...]